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Cabo San Lucas is one of the most popular ports in Mexico, and the cruise lines making port have assembled an array of fun and exciting tours, excursions and adventures for your pleasure.

Your ship will drop anchor in the bay, and you will come ashore via your ship's tenders. You will be dropped off at the tender pier in the Cabo Marina, from which you will meet your guide/driver/captain for your day's adventure. The walk from the tender pier to the Puerto Paraiso Mall at the Marina will take about 10-15 minutes. The area is clearly marked where you will reboard your ship's tender for your return back to your ship.

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Cabo Harbor
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Additional tours

Beach, Snorkel & Sailing

Tour Name & Brief Description

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Sailboat

America's Cup Sailing
3 hours     Rated: 2 Stars

Want to enjoy an absolutely exhilarating experience? Take the America's Cup Challenge, where you get to help sail an America's Cup racing yacht through the beautiful waters of the Sea of Cortez.

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Activity Level:

Low boat    




Parasailing

Cabo Parasailing
1 to 1½ hours

There is truly nothing like being suspended in a parasail above Cabo's waters. The view in every direction is spectacular, and you'll see Land's End, Lover's Beach, your ship at anchor and the desert.

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Activity Level:

Low boat    




Snorkelers

Cabo Snorkeling Adventure
4 hours

Explore the undersea world of Cabo San Lucas on this fun excursion. You'll sail up the Sea of Cortez to Chileno Beach, then it's snorkel time. On the return to Cabo, sail past Los Arcos, Lover's Beach, the Sea Lion colony and Pelican Rock.

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Activity Level:

Low boat    




Snorkeler

Chileno Bay Snorkeling
3½ hours

Enjoy a great day of snorkeling at Chileno Reef, the best snorkeling spot in Cabo San Lucas. You'll have 1 hour in the water to explore Cabo's undersea world. Relax with an open bar on the return.

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Activity Level:

Moderate boat snack  




Snorkelers

Ecological Snorkel Adventure
3½ hours

Enjoy two 45-minute snorkeling experiences in beautiful Cabo San Lucas. You'll start off diving in the Santa Maria Bay Marine Park, and then make way for your second dive in Chileno Bay.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Van    




Sunderland

Historic Pirate Ship & Snorkel Tour
3 hours

Enjoy a trip on the Sunderland and ply the harbor of Cabo San Lucas, passing the iconic Los Arcos, Lover's Beach and Pelican Rock before sailing the Sea of Cortez. You'll stop for a 1-hour snorkel adventure.

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Activity Level:

Moderate boat    




Lands End

Land's End Boat Tour
¾ to 1 hour

Board a catamaran and visit the very tip of the Baja Peninsula. You will see pristine beaches, sea lions and the famed Los Arcos rock formation. The trip includes a narration by Jean-Michel Cousteau.

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Activity Level:

Low boat    




Cabo beach

Land's End Boat Tour & Beach Club/ Arch Visit & Beach Club
3 to 4½ hours

Enjoy a boat ride to Cabo San Lucas' fabled Los Arcos rock formations, then be escorted to a beach club, where you can relax on the sand or participate in some water sports activities.

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Activity Level:

Low boat    




Seadoo

Power Snorkel/ Power Snorkel Expedition/ Sea Doo Power Snorkel Safari/ Power Snorkel Adventure
2½ to 4 hours

Glide through the water in this power snorkel adventure. You'll find the maneuverability of the aqua scooter to be awesome, allowing you to surface and dive with surprising ease.

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Activity Level:

Moderate boat    




Cabo resort

Premier Beach Escape
4 hours

This tour gets you a day pass at one of Cabo's most elegant resorts, the ME Cabo Hotel (Hotel Melia San Lucas). Walk on the beach or enjoy the hotel's many facilities, including a pool and lounge area.

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Activity Level:

Low Bus meal  




Cabo resort

Premier Beach Escape/ Nikki Beach Break
4 hours

Hobnob with the jet set with a day pass at the Nikki Beach Club. The Nikki Beach Club is a very sexy Mecca for the beautiful, the rich, and anyone else who wants to enjoy a paradise.

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Activity Level:

Low Bus meal  




Snorkelers

Sail & Snorkel Fiesta
2 hours

This tour takes you to Pelican Rock, one of Cabo's most popular snorkeling spots. Afterwards, you will sail past the Los Arcos rock formation, Lover's Beach and the Sea Lion Colony.

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Activity Level:

Low boat    




Coral reef

Santa Maria Cove Sail & Snorkel/ Snorkel & Sail To Santa Maria Cove/ Sail & Snorkel Excursion
3¼ to 3½ hours

Board a catamaran and set sail for Santa Maria Cove, a great place for snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas. After your snorkel, there's an open bar as you sail past the stunning shoreline back to the Cabo marina.

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Activity Level:

Moderate boat snack  




Jeep safari

Scenic Jeep & Beach Snorkel
3½ hours

Pick up a Jeep Wrangler 4X4 at the pier and drive along the beautiful "Los Cabos Corridor" to a great snorkeling beach, where you'll have several hours to explore the undersea world of Cabo San Lucas.

 

Activity Level:

Low Van    




Coral reef

Sea of Cortez Eco Snorkel/ Sea of Cortez Eco Snorkeling Adventure
3 hours

Take an exhilarating ride aboard a Zodiac boat to two of Cabo's favorite snorkeling spots: Pelican Rock and Santa Maria Cove. It'll be a day to remember!

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Activity Level:

Moderate boat    




Snorkelers

Sea of Cortez Snorkel Experience
3 to 4 hours

Sail to Cabo's fabled Chileno Bay for some great snorkeling action. The bay's large reef awaits you with parrotfish, angel fish, Moorish idols and manta rays. There's also an open bar on the return voyage.

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Activity Level:

Moderate boat snack  




Snorkelers

Sun & Fun Snorkel Cruise
4 hours

Cruise the Sea of Cortez on a 70-foot catamaran, passing Land's End and the iconic Los Arcos rock formation en route to Chileno Bay, where you'll have several hours to enjoy the great snorkeling.

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Activity Level:

Low boat snack  




Kayak

Clear Kayak Adventure
3 hours

This excursion will take you to one of the best bays in the Cabo San Lucas area for 45 minutes of clear-bottom kayaking, then another 45 minutes of unbelievable snorkeling in the azure sea.

 

Activity Level:

Moderate Van    




Kayak

Clear Bottom Kayak & Snorkel Expedition
2½ hours

Hop on a Zodiac boat for the transfer to the kayaks. From there, you will take a paddling excursion along the coast, past pristine beaches and secluded coves, all the while enjoying the unbelievable views.

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Activity Level:

Moderate boat    




Kayak

Sea Kayak Eco Adventure/ Sea Kayak & Snorkel Adventure/ Kayak & Snorkel Adventure
2½ hours

Board a 2-person kayak for a paddling adventure across San Lucas Bay. You'll pass Pelican Rock and see Land's End and the Los Arcos rock formations up close and personal. Then stop for some snorkeling, or just rest, on Lover's Beach.

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Activity Level:

Moderate boat    




Snorkelers

Sea Kayak Eco Adventure/ Sea Kayak & Snorkel Adventure/ Kayak & Snorkel Adventure
3½ hours

Enjoy a comfortable and scenic hour-long cruise to Chileno Bay, then head out in a kayak for a 45 minute paddle to Santa Maria Bay. Upon arrival, do some snorkeling, swim or just rest and relax on the beach.

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Activity Level:

Moderate boat snack  




Coral reef

Sea Trek Helmet Diving
2 hours     Rated: 4 Stars

Descending to a depth of 20 feet, you'll see Cabo's unique underwater world using the Sea Trek helmet that lets you breathe comfortably and naturally as you walk along the sea floor.

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Activity Level:

Moderate boat    




Angel fish

Snuba
2½ hours

Take in the bounty of the undersea world of the Sea of Cortez with Snuba--a cross between snorkeling and scuba diving. You'll enjoy a 30-minute underwater Snuba experience on this fun excursion.

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Activity Level:

Moderate boat    




Coral reef

BOB Underwater Adventure/ Underwater Sea Scooter Adventure
4 hours

Explore Chileno Bay's reef in a Breathing Observation Bubble (BOB) scooter. You'll sail from Cabo to beautiful Chileno Bay, one of the best snorkeling beaches in the area, then gear up and dive into the undersea world of Los Cabos.

 

Activity Level:

Moderate boat    




Scubadoo

Mini Sub Adventure
4 hours

See the undersea world of Cabo San Lucas in a fun and unique way--on your own Mini Sub scooter. You'll explore the reefs and see the marine life of the area while sitting on the scooter.

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Activity Level:

Moderate boat    

Canopy

Tour Name & Brief Description

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Canopy

Canyon Canopy/ Cabo Canopy Adventure/ Canopy & Canyon Adventure
5 hours

This canopy tour combines zip lines, bridges, swings and climbing walls with the stunning backdrop of the UNESCO-protected Boca de Sierra National Park to create an unforgettable adventure.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Van    

City Tours

Tour Name & Brief Description

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Minivan

Cabo by Private Van
4 hours

This trip is the ultimate personalized touring experience in Cabo San Lucas; you and up to 7 other passengers can tour the city and its surrounding areas with your own guide at your own pace.

 

Activity Level:

Low Van    




Hammocks

Cabo Guided Walking Tour
3½ hours

This guided, leisurely-paced walking tour of Cabo San Lucas lets you explore a part of the city that most tourists never see. You'll visit the Cabo Wabo cantina, the flea market and much more.

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Activity Level:

Low Walking    




Carriage

Cabo San Lucas Carriage Ride
1 hour

Board a 4 passenger horse-drawn classic wooden carriage for a 45-minute tour of Cabo San Lucas. You'll see the highlights of the town while listening to a recorded narration of the town's history.

 

Activity Level:

Low Van    

Cooking Class

Tour Name & Brief Description

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Tortilla Soup

Cabo Cooking and Shopping Tour
3½ hours

First learn how to create the perfect margarita, then take a hands-on lesson on how to prepare fresh, simple and flavorful Mexican dishes using regional ingredients.

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Activity Level:

Low Van meal  

Cultural Tours

Tour Name & Brief Description

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Door

The Art District of San Jose del Cabo
4 hours

Enjoy a trip to San Jose del Cabo, where you will have ample time to explore the town's world-class art galleries and boutiques. Afterwards, enjoy a sweet at one of Cabo's finest restaurants.

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Activity Level:

Low Bus snack  




Todos Santos

Todos Santos Nature, History & Arts Tour/ Discover Todos Santos
4½ to 5 hours

Todos Santos is an art colony on the Baja Peninsula. This excursion will transport you up Baja's Pacific coast, where you'll have lots of time to explore the town, do some shopping and see the galleries.

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Activity Level:

Low Bus snack  

Diving

Tour Name & Brief Description

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Scuba

Discover Scuba
4 hours

If you've ever had an interest in scuba diving, this excursion gives you the introduction to the sport. Your first dive will be in an area rated in the top five in the world. Such brilliant planning on your part!

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Activity Level:

Moderate Walking    




Scuba

Certified One Tank Scuba Dive/ Diving Odyssey
2 hours

Cabo San Lucas is one of the top diving spots in the world. The deep-water canyons are teeming with over 750 species of marine life. If you're a diver, you won't want to miss this great excursion.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Walking    




Scuba

Certified Two Tank Dive/ Cabo San Lucas Certified Dive/ Two-tank Certified Scuba Diving Odyssey
3 to 4 hours

Cabo San Lucas is one of the top diving spots in the world. The deep-water canyons are teeming with over 750 species of marine life. You'll take two dives at sites in the Sea of Cortez.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Walking    

Dolphins

Tour Name & Brief Description

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Dolphin

Dolphin Swim/ Cabo Dolphins/ Swim with the Dolphins
1 to 1½ hours

This exciting adventure at Dolphin Adventure Center gives you and the other members of your group a 30-minute in-water experience interacting with two dolphins. You will ride on their dorsal fins and get a belly ride.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Van    




Dolphin

Dolphin Trainer for a Day
6 hours

This fantastic, one-of-a-kind day-long adventure at the Dolphin Adventure Center gives you several hours of in- and out-of-water experience interacting with dolphins. You will enjoy some time in the laboratory and be involved in the training activities.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Van    

Eco Tours

Tour Name & Brief Description

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Whale tail

Deluxe Coastal Cruise with Whale Watching
2 hours

This seasonal tour takes you out into the Pacific in search of gray, finback, humpback and blue whales as they take part in the annual migration from the cool northern waters to the Sea of Cortez.

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Activity Level:

Low boat    




Pirate ship

Tall Ship Historical Sail & Whale Watching/ Pirate Ship Historical Sail and Whale Watching
2 hours

Ahoy, matey, thar she blows! This seasonal tour takes you out into the Pacific in search of gray, finback, humpback, sperm and blue whales on the 19th century tall ship Sunderland.

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Activity Level:

Low boat    




Whale

Up Close Whale Watching by Zodiac/ Cabo Zodiac Whale Watch
2½ hours

Become a modern-day Ahab in search of the whales of the Sea of Cortez! Riding in a Zodiac boat, you'll get up close and personal with the whales--a fantastic way to see these wondrous sea creatures.

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Activity Level:

Low boat    




Whale

Whale Watching & Coastal Cruise
2 hours

This is one of those tours you don't forget; you'll enjoy a cruise in the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean while on the lookout for migrating whales. An open bar is included, so don't miss it!

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Activity Level:

Low boat snack  




Whale

Whale Watching Tour
2½ hours

Cruise the waters of the Pacific and the Sea of Cortez in search of migrating whales. Heck, they traveled 2,500 miles to see you; the least you can do is say hello!

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Activity Level:

Low boat    

Fishing

Tour Name & Brief Description

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Sportsfishing

World Class Sports Fishing
4 to 5 hours

If you've ever wanted to do some deep sea fishing in some of the world's best waters for marlin and sailfish, this is the tour you have to take. All fishing is catch and release.

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Activity Level:

Moderate boat    

Golf

Tour Name & Brief Description

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Golf Clubs

Cabo del Sol Desert Golf Course
5 hours

The Cabo del Sol Desert Golf Course offers ocean views from every hole. Designed by the well-known golf designer Ted Weiskopf. The 18-hole course is 7,097 yards, par 72.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Van    

Horseback Riding

Tour Name & Brief Description

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Horseback riding

Beach Horseback Adventure/ Beach Horseback Ride/ Pacific Beach Horseback Riding
3 hours     Rated: 5 Stars

Take in the desert and the sweet salt air of the Pacific Ocean as you enjoy a leisurely 1-hour ride on a secluded beach. And from mid-December through March, you might even spot a whale!

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Activity Level:

Moderate Van    

Motorsports

Tour Name & Brief Description

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Rhino

Mini-Jeep Rhino Adventure/ Los Cabos Rhino 4X4 Adventure/ 4X4 Rhino Cart Experience/ 4X4 Rhino Adventure
3½ hours

Explore the Baja desert in a 2-person Mini-Jeep Rhino as you drive down canyons, through dry river washes and up and over the hills to the ocean, as only a 4X4 can do.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Van    




ATV

ATV Adventure/ Canyon & Beach ATV Adventure/ ATV Beach & Desert Expedition/ Desert Expedition by ATV/ Los Cabos Off-Road Adventure
3½ hours

Get down and dirty in your single-rider ATV as you ride through the wild and untamed Baja desert. You'll drive down canyons, through dry river washes and end at a sandy beach on the Pacific Ocean.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Van    




Dunebuggy

Baja 1000 Driving Experience
2½ hours

You've seen them on ESPN: daredevils racing through the Baja desert on the SCORE Baja 1000 race circuit. Now it's your chance to see what it's all about. Drive on a private ocean-side track under the supervision of 5-time champion Ryan Thomas.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Van    




Jeep safari

Baja Jeep Safari
4 to 4½ hours     Rated: 5 Stars

Board a 4-person Jeep Wrangler and head out to the Baja desert for a fun ride and a cultural experience to boot. You'll visit a desert oasis village, where you'll have a snack, then visit two famous artisans before heading to the beach.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Van snack  




Dune buggy

Desert & Beach Buggy Adventure
4 hours

Explore the Baja desert in a 4-person VW Dune Buggy as you drive down canyons, through dry river washes and up and over the hills to the ocean. You'll see some of the most incredible landscapes to be found in the area.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Van snack  




Kart

Off Road Kart Adventure
2¾ hours

Take a truly off-road adventure through the winding trails of the Baja desert. It's non-stop fun and excitement.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Van    




Dune buggy

Buggy, Beach & Swim
3 hours

Board a Baja Buggy and drive through the rugged desert trails and quaint back roads of Baja. You will then drive down a river wash to one of Cabo's favorite snorkeling and swimming beaches.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Van    




Iguana

4 X 4 Desert Safari
4 hours

Board a Mercedes Benz Unimog Monster Truck for an exploration of the Baja desert. You'll take a nature hike in this unique ecosystem, learning how plants and animals have adapted to the environment.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Bus meal  

Scenic Tours

Tour Name & Brief Description

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Lands End

Cabo by Land and Sea
4½ hours

After a boat trip to Land's End, take a ride along the beautiful Los Cabos coast to the village of San Jose del Cabo. You'll visit the 18th century mission, a tree-lined plaza and an amazing cactus garden.

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Activity Level:

Low boat    




Portico

Coastal Highlights Tour
4 hours

Enjoy a leisurely 4-hour exploration of the Los Cabos coast, taking in a glass factory, making a stop-over in San Jose del Cabo to see the 18th century mission and plaza, and an amazing cactus garden.

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Activity Level:

Low Bus    




Cabo beach

Deluxe Coastal Cruise/ Cabo San Lucas Coastal Cruise
2 hours     Rated: 3 Stars

Board a catamaran for a leisurely two-hour cruise along the beautiful coastlines of the Sea of Cortez and the Pacific Ocean. From mid-December through March, you might even encounter a whale.

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Activity Level:

Low boat    




Lands End

Land's End Boat & Cabo View
2½ hours

Enjoy a scenic cruise to Land's End, then take a guided sightseeing trip through Cabo San Lucas to the nearby French Riviera Restaurant for some great coffee, a sinfully-delicious dessert and the view.

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Activity Level:

Low boat snack  




Lands End

Land's End Boat & Scenic Stop/ Land's End Boat & Scenic Drive
2½ hours

Enjoy a scenic cruise to Land's End, then take a guided sightseeing trip through Cabo San Lucas to the nearby Sunset da Mona Lisa Restaurant for a beverage and a phenomenal view of San Lucas Bay.

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Activity Level:

Low boat snack  

Surfing

Tour Name & Brief Description

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Surfer

Surfin' Safari
4 hours

If you've ever wanted to learn how to surf, here's your chance. You will go to a nearby surfing beach, where you'll get personalized instruction on all the basics of surfing.

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Activity Level:

Moderate Van    

Important Information


Notes on the above cruise excursions:

  • The information on the cruise excursions listed above was developed from publicly available sources.
  • The cruise lines may elect to add to, change, delete or otherwise alter the itineraries of the excursions above;
  • The cruise lines may restrict the number of passengers allowed to go on any particular excursion.
  • The cruise lines may impose other restrictions on any particular excursion, including height, weight, minimum age, etc.; make sure to check with them to determine if there are such restrictions.
  • There may be seasonal limitations on certain excursions or tours, such as whale watching. Be sure to check with your cruise line to determine if the tour in which you're interested is available when you're on your cruise.

Why buy a tour through the cruise lines?

  • They have selected tour operator partners who are safe, reliable, licensed and insured.
  • They offer a wide selection of tours, purchasing convenience and can provide expert advice on the most appropriate tour for you.
  • They offer a one price, no surprises policy, with no hidden fees.
  • They will be happy to credit your onboard account if you've already booked an excursion and there is a change in itinerary of the ship.
  • They will wait for you if your tour is late.

Footnotes


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